In a bit of a surprising move, the Senators have placed Zack Smith on waivers this morning. While the move makes sense financially, I am surprised that the Senators were not able to even get a pick for him even with his overpaid contract. It will be sad to see him go as he was one of the last standing veteran favourites of mine but it shouldn’t be a shock to anyone that he was not going to finish the season in Ottawa (or start it as it’s now apparent).
This move will also open a roster spot for one of the young players fitting the theme of a younger team which would be the only explanation for the timing of the move.